Authorities went to the store at 73411 Highway 111, Suite 1 in Palm Desert as part of their investigation into several burglaries of the store that occurred between Oct. 6 and Nov. 7. The incidents were believed to have involved the same suspect, officials said.

Investigators believe the merchandise taken was valued at $3,500. The Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team identified two suspects that they believed to be involved in the thefts.

On Tuesday, after watching one of those suspects, Palm Desert police arrested Anthony Demorieo Smith, 49. He is being held in the Riverside County Jail in Indio.